News Editor, CBSNews.com

is hiring a news editor to cover breaking news and write stories on a wide range of topics, including politics, health, crime, finance, culture and entertainment The ideal candidate has strong news judgment and can write and edit clear, accurate copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential. The hours for this role are Saturday-Wednesday, 2p-10p ET, and requires two days a week in the NYC office. You will work some holidays and may be required to shift your schedule as news breaks. Your day-to-day: Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS News standards. React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs. Edit captions and publish videos from CBS News network and streaming coverage, and embed live streams in written articles on developing stories. Manage the homepage. Work across CBS News and Stations teams to publish the best of CBS News to our website. Track content performance via analytics tools to help inform your decision-making. Optimize all stories for search. Edit copy across platforms, including video metadata and push alerts. Clip and publish videos as needed. Send app alerts and breaking news emails. Qualifications: You have 2+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops You are a skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline You have a knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience You're deeply familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly You thrive in a collaborative team environment CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and , under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH ODONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, , CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $74,400.00 - 90,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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Created: 2024-11-02